Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ecclesiastes 1:1:

• Kupsabiny: “These words are by the preacher who was son of David and he was king of Jerusalem.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “The words of the Preacher, The Son of David, King of Jerusalem.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “This is what a preacher the child of David and king of Jerusalem had-said:” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “I am Solomon, the son of King David. I rule in Jerusalem and people call me ‘The Preacher/Religious Teacher’.” (Source: Translation for Translators)